HyperBaller/DC NBA 2k13 Signature Skills Project

[RyanFitzmagic]

Re: HyperBaller/DC NBA 2k13 Signature Skills Project

I don't believe Westbrook should have Alley-Ooper. I've seen him throw some bad lob passes, even though he has guys like Serge Ibaka and Kevin Durant who can finish as long as you keep it in the neighborhood.

I also don't think he deserves Acrobat. He's not an acrobatic finisher like Wade or Rose. He's just reckless. If anything, he just deserves Finisher, which I see you've given him.

Chris Paul is another guy who might force some tough decisions. He deserves 6 or 7 sig skills at least, but we only have room for 5. I'd remove Anti-Freeze, since he's not a shooter, and I'd replace it with Closer.

I'd also say Blake Griffin deserves Scrapper. He's known for his high motor and his willingness to hustle.

I don't agree with Andre Iguodala having Acrobat, either. He IS acrobatic, yes, but he's a mediocre (at best) finisher around the basket when he's not dunking.

Thaddeus Young should be considered for Chasedown Artist.

Carlos Boozer, I think, should have Post Proficiency. He has very good footwork and a deep arsenal of moves in the low post.

Rajon Rondo isn't an Acrobat, in my opinion. It seems like you're just giving this to any perimeter player who can make difficult layups. Rondo has great body control on the floor, but in the air, he's not Michael Jordan or even Russell Westbrook (who I also don't think should have this skill).

Ryan Hollins should definitely have Eraser.

Why doesn't Kevin Garnett have Post Proficiency? I thought that'd be a given.

[hear me now]

Re: HyperBaller/DC NBA 2k13 Signature Skills Project

Ankle breaker.. No
Acrobat... No

If you really watch magic he wasn't really a good finisher (nor acrobatic)
Wasn't overly fast or had quick crossovers either. His large frame and court sense let him get anywhere on court. Not breakneck crosses . My opinion though.

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Magic shouldn't have scrapper or break starter either.

[wrestlinggod1]

Re: HyperBaller/DC NBA 2k13 Signature Skills Project

Magic shouldn't have scrapper or break starter either.

I'm too young to have ever seen him play live. But practically all of the highlights I've seen are of him starting a fast break.

[RyanFitzmagic]

Re: HyperBaller/DC NBA 2k13 Signature Skills Project

Dwyane Wade should also have Closer instead of Eraser (he's a guard, so he doesn't really need it), in my opinion.

I'd probably give LeBron James Posterizer over Floor General.

And how come Shane Battier gets Lockdown Defender, and he's 33, but DeShawn Stevenson doesn't, because he's "not in his prime"?

Joel Anthony really should have Eraser, too. He averaged almost a block and a half in only 20 minutes last year.

I think Carmelo Anthony deserves Closer over Hustle Points.

Amare should have Posterizer.

[hear me now]

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I'm too young to have ever seen him play live. But practically all of the highlights I've seen are of him starting a fast break.

Starting the break how though?Break starter in these skills means that player grabs the rebound and gives a good outlet pass.If Magic grabbed a rebound he was likely to push the ball up himself.

[wrestlinggod1]

Re: HyperBaller/DC NBA 2k13 Signature Skills Project

Starting the break how though?Break starter in these skills means that player grabs the rebound and gives a good outlet pass.If Magic grabbed a rebound he was likely to push the ball up himself.

Oh okay you're right. I didn't know the meaning of the skill.

[RyanFitzmagic]

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Seriously? No Deadeye for Dirk? Come on. He definitely doesn't deserve Shot Creator, either.

And please tell me you meant to give Deron Williams Ankle Breaker.

[Phreezy P]

Re: HyperBaller/DC NBA 2k13 Signature Skills Project

Emeka Okafor deserves Eraser. He's been injured most of last season but with him healthy, he is a major intimidating factor.

Jerryd Bayless should have acrobat, good at maneuvering around in the air, as well as spot up shooter, meets the 42% criteria.

Aldridge should have Post Proficiency because he is, well, LaMarcus Aldridge.

Roy Hibbert and David West need post proficiency, and Hibbert needs Eraser as well.

Barbosa needs finisher and spot up shooter.

Replace D-Wills Alley-Ooper with Finisher

Amare needs Microwave or Heat Retention, Finisher, and maybe post proficiency as he worked with Hakeem Olajuwon this offseason, but we'll probably have to wait and see how much his low post game improved first.

JJ Redick should have Spot Up shooter even though he is .2 below the criteria, because that is all he does and he does it well.

And that's all I got for now.

EDIT: Kenyon Martin needs brick wall. I remember watching something about him setting the best picks in the NBA and winding some Point Guards.

[moist]

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Nikola Pekovic is someone who definitely needs at least one sig skill. He should have at least one of these skills: Brick Wall, Bruiser, Hustle Points or Scrapper

[Sundown]

Hyperballer, what were your thoughts on the following?

Curry: Break Starter, Heat Retention
Lee: Hustle Points, Post Playmaker
Bogut: Post Playmaker
Rush: Chase Down Blocks

I'll add to that Carl Landry with Post Proficiency.

[hear me now]

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Hyperballer, what were your thoughts on the following?

Curry: Break Starter, Heat Retention
Lee: Hustle Points, Post Playmaker
Bogut: Post Playmaker
Rush: Chase Down Blocks

I'll add to that Carl Landry with Post Proficiency.

I would take break starter away from Curry,and I would add scrapper,and break starter to Lee.

[Hyperballer21]

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Seriously? No Deadeye for Dirk? Come on. He definitely doesn't deserve Shot Creator, either.

And please tell me you meant to give Deron Williams Ankle Breaker.

I thought about giving Dirk <b>Dead Eye</b>, but with him having 90+ close and mid range ratings as well as being 7 feet tall would make him too dominant. None the less, we still gave it to him. He does deserve <b>Shot Creator</b>. We have data to support this.

We aren't giving out <b>Ankle Breaker</b> skill until we see if its too overpowering or not

[Hyperballer21]

Re: HyperBaller/DC NBA 2k13 Signature Skills Project

@Ryan Fitzmagic

Westbrook: You bring up good points about him having Alley-Ooper. We talked about it and we will remove it. We also agree with what you said about Acrobat. He is very reckless when in the air. We removed Acrobat.

CP3: Nobody is getting closer until we discover how powerful it is. We already think 2K has too many successful end of game moments and we don't feel we need to add to that.

Thad Young: Can you provide any video evidence for him having Chase down blocks?

Boozer: He will have a very solid post rating. We don't feel he deserves a signature skill.

Joel Anthony + Ryan Hollins: Can you provide Eraser evidence? We didn't base that off of blocks per game we based it off of getting highlight blocks at the rim. Joel and Ryan will have proficient block ratings to represent their skill. But to get a skill from it is in question.

Wade: We gave him eraser because he has made spectacular blocks at the rim. We look at Eraser as the half court version of Chase Down Blocker.

KG: Post Proficiency? We feel that he will have a high Post-Fade tendency/ability and that should suffice. We don't view him as one of the best post players in the NBA

Iggy: We took you advice and removed acrobat from his package.

Wade: Yes he is a guard but he makes spectacular blocks as we mentioned. Closer will not be given to any just yet.

Battier: Shouldn't have had Lockdown, you are right. We overlooked that. Sorry.

Amare: He shouldn't have Posterizer. Sorry, this isn't 2006. We feel that this skill will be reserved for only a few players. Currently, Blake will be the only person that is assigned this skill. It increases the chances of dunks in traffic and we are against anything that increases the chances of that happening. I am sure it will still happen without the skill but we all know that Amare isn't the same player he was in the past.

JJ Redick: He creates too high of a % of his 3PT FG. He only has 85% of his 3's assisted. We reserved this for players that had 90% or more assisted.

[drose_fan]

Re: HyperBaller/DC NBA 2k13 Signature Skills Project

Hey hyperballer I like what you're doing with the sigs but I have a question.. are your sigs the official 2k roster or like a 2k share thing?

[Hyperballer21]

Re: HyperBaller/DC NBA 2k13 Signature Skills Project

Hey hyperballer I like what you're doing with the sigs but I have a question.. are your sigs the official 2k roster or like a 2k share thing?

Thanks.

This is not the official 2k Roster. This will be for anyone who wants to use these in their roster.